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Hank's Seafood Restaurant Charleston Reviews from The Last Year
Overpriced for the quality.
Crab cakes are decent, oysters casino are good. Salmon average, tuna average. Broiled platter wasn't as good as an inland fish camp. Spent 400 bucks on 75.00 dinner. Good Service was the only reason for any stars. Won't ever go back.
Lovely restaurant with excellent service.
We had the shrimp and grits with a twist. Made with a tomato based sauce instead of gravy. It was our first time trying shrimp and grits and it was delicious. We also had the ceviche which was also excellent. Lots of wonderful seafood choices in an elegant setting
First time eating here, went for a co workers birthday.
Fun drinks, great service and ok food. I wasn't particularly happy with being served frozen seafood the shrimp looked like they had freezer burn. One and done.
Nice upscale dining restaurant.
Put in a fancy dress Had the flounder- ok Grouper - good
Fantastic food and even better service! Restaurant is
Fantastic food and even better service! Restaurant is elegant and clean! Had the seared tuna and a fried platter, both were awesome! Our waiter, Shawn, was great!
So, our second time to Hank's Seafood-Charleston, and it
So, our second time to Hank's Seafood-Charleston, and it was better than the first. We found the service wonderful. Make reservations, or try to sit at the bar, either way, the food was excellent! Seafood a la Mondo, was excellent as well as the scallops that were perfectly cooked. Can't say enough about this place!
One of the best restaurants we had experience in Charleston.
We had the seafood Lawanda and a seafood platter and everything was really good! Service was spot on and it was one of the better restaurants we experienced in Charleston.
Great seafood, highlight of our trip.
Our server Paul was great and it's in a beautiful setting. The scallops were excellent as was the she crab soup.
Meh. OK, let's start with the service. It was fine. We had
Meh. OK, let's start with the service. It was fine. We had a nice waiter who was very attentive. The cocktails were very good. The food was a big disappointment for the price. My husband got the special crusted halibut, which was just really breaded fried halibut. it was hoping it was crusted with nuts or Parmesan or something. That would be our fault I guess for not asking but the waiter didn't specify either. That was $47. I ordered the seafood ala wando. Well, it was tasty. I was expecting scallops like I saw in the other pictures to be included in the dish. There were none! . The waiter told me there were probably chopped up in the sauce, which was odd. There were NONE. I appreciate the ambience, and the cleanliness even the bathrooms are very clean, so there are definitely pluses. If I had money to burn, it wouldn't matter so much, but it was a special occasion, our anniversary, and let's just say we probably won't be going back. I think it's just another one of those tourist traps. I think I will stick with the local Mount Pleasant restaurant. I keep getting disappointed in CHS " most popular restaurants". I'm not saying the food is bad. The food taste good and the place is very clean, but it is not worth the price at the end of the night. We spent $300 with tip for 3 cocktails, clams app a salad app that we shared 2 entrées, 2 desserts 2 decafs. I doubt that will be back. But was one of those places I wanted to try. I'll be going to Laura's in Summerville for my scallops fix.
Hanks seafood is usually a slice of Heaven on this earth
Hanks seafood is usually a slice of Heaven on this earth but it changed. They removed the best meals they could give. Especially beef tenderloin with the pimento cheese grits. The meal that made brought me insurmountable joy has been removed from the menu and replaced with funky tasting mashed potato's and a steak that was as good as a failing Applebee's. If it ain't broke don't fix, but here we are.
Great seafood, nice ambiance!
This was our best meal in Charleston. The ceviche was excellent and different. Grilled swordfish perfectly done. And the bouillabaisse was outstanding, with a very generous selection of shellfish and other seafood. Also, our waiter, who we at first thought was merely annoying, was hilariously loud and theatrical, adding (for us, at least) a memorable touch to the evening.
Fresh, delicious seafood
Great place for seafood! Waitstaff was incredibly friendly and welcoming. Seafood was fresh and delicious. I got the grilled seafood platter with shrimp, scallops and grouper. Delicious but the grouper “filet” was ridiculously small. That’s my only complaint. Restaurant was quite busy and very noisy. Still recommend and would go back.
Minor Disappointment
Food is usually great but my crab cake was very mushy. Waiter was excellent. Noise level in restaurant makes normal conversations impossible. Desert selections could improve. Pecan pie not too exciting as served. Would give it another try.
Way Overrated, Bad Food and Hidden Charges
I had read many good things about Hanks and they have apparently won some awards but we do not understand the positive reviews and awards. Our experience was not good. The one positive was the service. Our waiter was very professional. The ambiance is lacking as it is just one large room with tables jammed next to each other. It was noisy. My wife ordered a glass of Riesling that was clearly not a Riesling. Tasted like a dry Chardonnay. The she crab soup was terrible. It was so heavy on the sherry that you could not taste the crab or soup. Very strong alcohol taste. The waiter assured me that the blackened scallops were not spicy at all. They were so spicy I really couldn't taste the scallops. The scallops came with grits cratered to hold cream corn. Doesn't sound bad but it was not especially tasty. The topper was realizing later that we had been charged 2.5% for a service charge to support culinary wages. Never heard of such a thing and seems like it should voluntary. We left a large tip as it is. We were also charged a 1% credit card fee! In my 60+ years of eating in restaurants all over the world, I have never been charged a credit card fee. We recommend steering clear of Hanks.
Don't move the furniture!
Hank's cares more about their furniture than their customers! We flew into Charleston in January to celebrate my husband's 70th birthday. When we arrived, Hank's was near our hotel, so we stopped in to celebrate with drinks and dinner. We didn't have a reservation, so we grabbed a cozy spot for two at the end of the bar. Unfortunately, the bar stools didn't have backs on them, and my husband's back started to hurt. We noticed a similar bar stool nearby with a back, so we made the switch since we didn't want to bother anyone and didn't think it was a big deal. Oh, were we wrong! A very upset manager came over about 10 minutes later and said she wanted that chair put back. We explained about my husband's back problems and that it was his 70th birthday. She didn't care one bit. She said that chair didn't belong at the bar. Wait, what?? So we left and went to Meeting at Market restaurant who bent over backwards to help my husband celebrate this milestone event. I have to say, every restaurant we visited in Charleston was incredible, EXCEPT for Hanks.
Great food, I had the rare seared tuna which was a good
Great food, I had the rare seared tuna which was a good portion and quite enjoyable. Although the restaurant was crowded during the dinner hours, there was good service. The vibe was very sea like and southern . My stomach was a little queasy after but overall pretty good
Special meal!
Great ambiance, great service followed by great food!! First time to Hank’s and were very impressed at all levels. Wife had a glass of wine (generous pour) and I had an Old fashion (very tasty) to start and had mussels appetizer. Huge amount of mussels in tasty sauce. Broiled seafood platter and pan seared scallops were 2 of the best entrees in a long time. Crème Brule finished off a wonderful meal. Appreciated the great job Cameron did making sure it was memorable.
Needed a great meal, fresh food, served the right way
Great service, knowledgeable team, good food in a non rushed atmosphere. Sean (Shawn) was our server, as usual, he did a fantastic job! This was our fifth time here, we are local and Hanks is not a tourist stop..... food prices keep the tourists out and the it shows when you go in that the clientele is above a majority of restaurants in the area. We usually sit on the "Common" table as we meet people. Will be going back soon. Thank you Hanks!
Good Quality Fish
Excellent food and service. We had calamari as an appetizer, swordfish and grouper special for dinner. Our waiter, Shawn, assisted in drink and dinner choices and was attentive but not intrusive. Highly recommend this restaurant for the best fish dinner in Charleston. Reasonable price for the quality.
We love Hanks.
As locals, it's fun to go to something touristy that's actually excellent. This visit we got the she crab soup, it was delicious. We got the seafood platter and the fried chicken and it was amazing. Service was amazing also! 10/10.
Professional service, great food
We were impressed with our server from the start. The white jacket(s) and dedication to ensuring our enjoyment was apparent. We enjoyed all aspects of our meal. Solid cocktails, delicious entrees and tasty desserts. Would not say this is a “must go” but would never say no to returning again.
Best Seafood and Ambiance in Charleston
Not classic southern cooking (thank God for a change), but great seafood in the best-run restaurant in Charleston. Service and food, not to mention a great Espresso Martini, were first rate, and not a budget-breaker.
Having had more than our fair share of underwhelming
Having had more than our fair share of underwhelming Post-Covid dining experiences at C-Town's ubiquitous "locally sourced" (code for US FOOD) eateries, staffed by college kids and chefs whose only experience was on the Low Country circuit, we reluctantly agreed to meet some old neighbors when asked to join them at Hank's. FYI, Hank's is one of the Holy City's Top 25 Restaurants according to Conde' Nast, despite the fact that they (and 23 other competitors) don't bother to participate in Charleston's Annual Restaurant Week - a real slap in the face to locals in our opinion. Arriving shortly after our friends, we were shown to a tight fitting booth, with no tablecloth, located near the restrooms. To add to our already disappointing first impression, we faced the raw bar station, where one of Hank's employees would repeatedly remove his baseball cap to arrange his hairstyle while staring at the mirrored wall. Ambience was classic downtown vibe - lots of inappropriately dressed out-of-towners (baseball caps, jeans, and "Welcome to Charleston" t-shirts, with one woman implausibly wearing Daisy Duke cutoffs and a faux fur Ushanka hat (at least the earmuffs were pulled up) - in other words, All-You-Can-Eat-Shrimp week at Red Lobster or Bubba Gump Shrimp Company customers. Our server, much to his credit, sensed our unease, and did his best to make us feel welcome by cracking a few jokes, thoroughly reviewing the menu and taking our drink order. An all-around nice guy. Soon after, a group of young women arrived with roller bags (confirming my tourist bias). Drinks arrived, but without benefit of cocktail napkins or coasters - typical Charleston amateur hour. Despite the menu proclaiming Hanks as being "voted Charleston's Top Seafood Restaurant" (by whom, it didn't say), I assumed that the actual selection of fish would be similar to most seafood restaurants around these parts (Swordfish/Tuna/Grouper/Mahi), and I was right. Since moving here, we've given up on finding Snapper, Monkfish, Arctic Char, Striped Bass, Dover Sole, Branzino, Turbot, Rainbow Trout, Tilapia Rockfish, Halibut, Sea Bass or Mackeral, just to name a few. The Broiled Seafood Sampler caught my eye, but then I noticed that the dish came with French Fries. Are you kidding me? Not even some rice or broccoli or even asparagus? Oh, wait a minute, I'd have to shell out $14 more for a side dish of three skinny stalks of asparagus. French Fries is a culinary cop-out folks, like serving bagged potato chips with the Yellowfin Tuna appetizer at Quinte Oyster Bar. So, I decided to start with some She-Crab soup (almost entirely devoid of any crab) backed up by a $16 Wedge Salad, lacking any of the traditional croutons, blue cheese crumbles or egg, but instead, came garnished with a pitiful amount of onions, rock hard bacon bits and a couple of cherry tomato halves. Ugh! At that point, I decided to pass on the main course. It was now clear, that Hank's bore no resemblance to my "best in class" SHAW'S SEAFOOD in Chicago (take a look at their website, if you want to know what a superior seafood restaurant is all about). In closing, Hank's may be C-Town's top seafood joint, but in my book, it's just another by-the-numbers, tourist dining destination, recommended to Holy City visitors by the gal running their horse-drawn carriage tour that afternoon or local "Hotel Partners". The type of customers who equate "expensive" with "good" and are willing to overlook the restaurant's egregious 2.5% "Culinary Service Charge" or their 1% credit card charge, because they're on vacation. But, who really cares what I have to say? Hank's will always be as popular as a Titanic lifeboat, and besides, there's going to be a second location soon, in that other notable Foodie enclave...Columbus, Ohio.
Born and raised in Charleston and finally had the
Born and raised in Charleston and finally had the opportunity to experience the famous Hanks Seafood. The atmosphere is friendly and upper class. The staff are approachable and helpful. Our waitor was phenomenal. It was mentioned he looked like KFC colonal Sanders and he thought it was great. He was super personable and knowledgeable. The food was exceptional of course! I had the new England clam chowder, ceviche, and we shared a seafood tower. Everything was so flavorful but I have to highly recommend the clam chowder. The base was so light and packed with flavor. Normally I would have taken pictures but I was so absorbed by the experience. I hope you enjoy as much as I did.
Everything was perfect.
Hanks may be the very best in Charleston. It is however expensive
Only available seating was at the bar.
Rich wood panelling resounds with a long history. Bouillabaisse was divine. Seafood casserole in cream sauce was amazing. Definitely be back
They gave away my table when we were exactly 15 min late,
They gave away my table when we were exactly 15 min late, with no courtesy call or text. We made this resy weeks in advance. Won't be back. These restaurants who screw locals and regulars are asking for these reviews.
Hosted a dinner for 11.
Service, meals, and ambience were exceptional! Will return for sure.
Great food!!!! Sat at the bar and had some wonderful bread
Great food!!!! Sat at the bar and had some wonderful bread while waiting to get food. Shared steamed clams and fried chicken. So so good!!! I recommend
Excellent place for fish in historic Charleston.
The dining room is historically elegant. Our only complaint was only loudness from large party, sitting near our table. The menu is varied, and the food is excellent. We done mostly on vegetarian and pescatarian items.
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Great Service - amazing dinner!!
Read about the site in NYT and bought a reservation at Mother Wolf in LA 2 days later. Worked great and the food was amazing!!!
Worked perfectly!
Got the reservation (that I couldn't get anywhere else) and was able to entertain a group of friends at the infamous Bern's Steakhouse.
Got into Nobu Malibu
Wonderful! My parents are visiting and we have wanted to go to Nobu Malibu for years. I tried getting a reservation myself but it was next to impossible. So glad I was able to buy a reservation on appointment trader for a decent price!
Very easy
Was very hesitant going into this experience but am glad to say that it worked out very well ! will definitely use appointment trader in the future
Fabulous Lunch
I was veeeeeerry skeptical that this would work, particularly at a restaurant as hard to get into as Nobu Malibu, and it was perfect! We had lunch outside on the patio and it was fabulous!
Great reviewer team
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Incredible
I got a reservation to Don Angie, which I've been trying to book for weeks! I am very happy with this service.
Best platform out there!
Super simple, easy, and fast to secure reservations for hard-to-get restaurants and locations!
This app is life changing
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Worked perfectly
Was a little nervous at first but was pleased to see that the booking went through flawlessly.
Highly recommended.
Success on Short Notice
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Worked perfectly, thank you!
This is a crazy holiday season in NYC and I was very pleasantly surprised to see that AppointmentTrader works! Will be using again!
Worked flawlessly!
Worked so well! I was a bit nervous, but everything went very smoothly. purchased the reservation, and got into the restaurant seamlessly.
Love this app!
So glad I came across this app :)
Quick table in Miami
I didn’t have my hopes high as it was a party of 4. In 24 hours I had a carbone reservation available! I was very happy as my family really wanted to come here
Prime time, great meal
So easy and had a prime time which I can never seem to get on normal res apps. So worth it
Got impossible NYC res
instead of waiting weeks I got my 4 charles reservation instantly
Worked perfectly to get into Carbone. So delighted
perfect
Worked well, got me into a restaurant with no availability
I was skeptical, and I still don't really know how they managed to find this hard-to-find reservation, but it was a win-win from my point of view, and I'll use this service again.
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It works!
Ok at this point I've attended a reservation purchased on AT by a friend and sold a reservation personally. Both worked pretty smoothly, nothing sketchy about it. A few areas for improvement including a way to more directly communicate between buyers and sellers, but the app always seems to be in development. AT customer support is really(!) responsive and helpful too if you have questions!
Money transfer
As a seller, I like the fact i have the ability now to transfer money out of my AT account and into a bank account. Makes getting the money much easier then the process before.
Love this app
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Easy Access
Very easy to get into one of the hardest restaurants to reserve in New York.
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Payouts Blocked Because of Sell Through Rate
Does anyone know how AT plans to handle cases where a seller is quitting the platform but has a sell through rate <25%? The error message I got said to fill more bids or find other ways to increase the rate.
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Prepaid Reservation Fee
Agreed. Ultimately not addressing this month after month is clearly resulting in a drop in certain venue’s rankings & sales.
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Process after bid is accepted.
Hey @EvocativeFold67, welcome to appointmenttrader! Once the reservation is in your portfolio, you definitely own the timeslot, the review team would not have approved the trade if the reservation wasn't confirmed - so you are going :-) Judging from your post you bid today and are going tomorrow - don't worry as long as you initiated the name transfer, you are good - the transfer service has to work with the opening hours of the reservation team of the respective venue. You will likely see the transfer confirmation a couple hours before your reservation time.
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